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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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